Physicians’ Concerns Regarding Bronchoscopic Procedures in Türkiye: Associations with Procedural Volume and Professional Experience: A National Survey

Abstract Background: Bronchoscopy is a widely used diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in pulmonary practice; however, considerable variability exists in practice patterns across centers. This study aimed to characterize pulmonologists’ concerns regarding bronchoscopic procedures in Türkiye and to evaluate their associations with monthly procedural volume and years of professional experience. The secondary aim was to describe current sedation and monitoring practices and institutional infrastructure related to bronchoscopy.